We did it

[JustMandy]

Tonight, Dh and I culled our first two roos. They are all clean and in the fridge waiting for the crock pot on Friday. I don't know anywhere else I can tell people and will be understood. I'm sure many of you here know the mixed feelings we have. Pride, satisfaction, grossed out, a little sad and very greatful. Everything I've read about feeling connected to my food is so true. I thanked our birds and know they were spoiled in life and respected in death.

Thanks, people of BYC for your knowlege, support and taking the time to read this.

 

[Ibicella]

Yup, we know all too well!

Congratulations on your accomplishment! Enjoy your wonderful chicken dinner.

 

[sablevulpe]

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Congratulations. It is a truly amazing experience, no? I harvested my first 2 roos this Sept with 3 great friends standing at the ready if I couldn't do it. I felt all those emotions as well, but most of all the grateful and satisfied. I had made good on the promise I made to them to have happy, healthy lives and quick, easy deaths. That is more than most people can say for ANY of their protein.

High fives and happy hugs!

 

[codymax2]

We did our first last weekend. It was a mix of emotions but we were proud. We did a soup and let me tell you it was the cleanest tasting stock I ever had, not greasy but full of flavor!!! And I'm also not a dark meat girl but that was awesome too not fatty or greasy!!!!Good for you and enjoy!!

 

[JustMandy]

Thanks! I'm planning on making our fave "rotisserie style" chicken in the crock pot and stock. We're having new friends over so it's quite the occasion! I sure hope they taste good...this meal is far more "mine" than any I've ever prepared!!

 

[fl_deb]

Congrats!

Enjoy the satisfaction of your labor!

 

[Tiffrz-N-Kidz]

Good job! I will be crying on YOUR shoulder in the Spring.

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

good for you! it does get easier each time.

 

[Gallusfarm]

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That's a great quote. We did our first last weekend. I thought I'd be sad and regret it, but I was surprised at how peaceful I felt when it was done - it's hard to explain.


And here's our roasted Dominique roo. I can't believe no one wanted to try it - people are funny about eating roosters...

 

[maggiemooscluckers]

I will be starting to butcher my slow broilers this Sunday afternoon. I can't say I am looking forward to it but at the same time I am excited to get it started. They are getting big and are "slowing down" . It's almost as if they are letting me know that it's time. Like yours, mine have had a good, although short, life and I do respect them and appreciate being able to grow them out and butcher them humanely. Congrats on your first! Wish me luck.